FAQ
1. Who founded the PASTORERO TACO GRILL restaurant chain?
The PASTORERO TACO GRILL restaurant chain was founded by Tom Hunsaker, Dora Salinas-Thomas and Doug Thomas. Dora, born and raised in Mexico City, was in search of the best way to feature the contemporary Mexican Food flavors of Mexico City – particularly Tacos al Pastor – in the United States. Together the three founded PASTORERO TACO GRILL to deliver the incredible flavors of Mexico City to main streets across America and beyond.
2. Is the PASTORERO TACO GRILL chain a publicly held company?
No, the PASTORERO TACO GRILL chain is a privately held company and is not traded on any stock exchange.
3. Who is DTB International, LLC?
DTB International is the franchisor of the PASTORERO Taco Grill system.
4. What percentage of PASTORERO TACO GRILL restaurants are company-owned?
All PASTORERO TACO GRILL restaurants are franchised.
5. Does the PASTORERO TACO GRILL chain offer any financial assistance to its franchisees?
PASTORERO TACO GRILL does not offer financial assistance at this time.
6. What support does the PASTORERO TACO GRILL chain offer its franchisees?
The PASTORERO TACO GRILL chain provides a variety of services, such as store design, build out guidance, training, and other consultative services.
7. Does the PASTORERO TACO GRILL chain do any minority recruiting?
The PASTORERO TACO GRILL chain is very interested in a diverse base of Franchise Operators. At this time PASTORERO's TACO GRILLS marketing efforts are more general in nature.
8. Who are the PASTORERO TACO GRILL chain's competitors?
All fast-casual chains. PASTORERO TACO GRILL seeks to be unique by blending the most appealing flavors from Mexico City and serving them in a contemporary, quick casual environment.
9. What is the PASTORERO TACO GRILL brand's most popular item?
Tacos al Pastor help set us apart and are our number one selling item.
10. What steps does the PASTORERO TACO GRILL chain take to ensure food safety in its restaurants?
Gloves are required to be worn during all food handling procedures. Also, all franchises are provided with detailed information on proper food handling procedures in order to properly train their crewmembers. Topics that are covered include proper hand washing and glove-use procedures, and food rotation. Food is prepared fresh and temperatures are monitored regularly. Also, a ServSafe food safety program is required where applicable. In addition the PASTORERO TACO GRILL chain has other HAASP plans and other intellectual property process in place to ensure a healthy and exceptional dining experience. In addition, the PASTORERO TACO GRILL chain has initiated a number of "Excellence Standard" policies regarding prepared food and produce manufacturing and inspection specifications and general operating practices.
11. How much of an investment is required to open a PASTORERO TACO GRILL restaurant?
The PASTORERO TACO GRILL chain has worked extremely hard to strike a balance between quality and value in everything from menu selection to build out. In the United States, including the initial franchise fee of $25,000, these costs range from $161,100 to $328,600. These numbers, of course, depend on many factors, such as location and size of establishment and local market economic conditions. To inquire about a Franchise, check out Franchise Opportunities!
12. Why buy into a franchise?
A franchise enables entrepreneurs to have an opportunity to provide a known product from a brand larger than his/her own store using a system that has been tested and tried.
13. What types of foods are served at PASTORERO TACO GRILL restaurants?
PASTORERO TACO GRILL restaurants offer a delicious variety of gourmet foods from Mexico City, with an eye towards those items that have strong flavor appeal across many demographics. The premier gourmet flavor offered by PASTORERO is Tacos al Pastor, the wildly popular dish originated in Central Mexico. PASTORERO Taco Grill is among the first chains in the United States to popularize this dish on a wide scale. When coupled with other gourmet cuts of meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches, quesadillas, salsas, desserts, and drinks, the PASTORERO Taco Grill menu offers something to "wow" any stomach!
14. What are the goals of PASTORERO TACO GRILL restaurants for the future?
PASTORERO TACO GRILL restaurants' goal is to be ranked the number one Mexican restaurant by consumers in every market we serve.
15. How does the PASTORERO TACO GRILL headquarters team communicate with the franchisees, development agents, regional managers and field staff?
PASTORERO Taco Grill presently utilizes newsletters, email notifications, the PASTORERO.com website, and telephone conversations to communicate with franchisees.
16. Can I purchase Rice, Beans, Meat, Cheese, Salsas by the pound?
The decision to sell these items for Take Out is made by your local store Operator. Please ask him/her directly.
17. I've seen the sign for Dine In, Take Out, Catering, & FIESTAS! What is the difference?
PASTORERO Taco Grill believes great food should be available in all aspects of life. Our locations are built to be comfortable dining experiences for families and friends. We aim to deliver our food quickly, without sacrificing flavor, to Dine In and busy Take Out customers. We also specialize in professional lunches, dinner parties, and other functions where great food needs to be delivered. For important events like Family Reunions, Birthdays, and other Celebrations let us help you make it a FIESTA to remember with the incredible flavors of PASTORERO Taco Grill.